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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.31, 1,736.37 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.31, 1,736.37 and 426.96 is: 640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.31 : 1,736.37 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.31/1,736.37 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.31x = 1,736.37 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.31x = 741,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,360.54/1,157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.59

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